FCC Clears Sinclair's Purchase of Allbritton TV Stations

Approval Follows Concessions by Sinclair to Resolve Regulatory Issues

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.'s $985 million purchase of TV stations owned by Allbritton Communications Co., clearing the way for the deal to close.

The FCC's approval, which comes 10 days after the Justice Department signaled its approval for the deal, followed a number of concessions made by Sinclair to resolve regulatory issues.